M4.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-01-22 13:58:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on January 22, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 13:58:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.87000, 158.71000
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Khodutka
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Visokiy
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'227 m ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 83 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia

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